Category Archives: Keelboats

Vale Neil harbrow

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A post by CYC Life Member Bob Cleland

The recent anniversary of the passing of my close and much admired sailing mate Neil, some 15 years ago now, brought to mind some of the many similarly notable and well respected Cairns Yacht Club sailing members who have also passed away during the last 20 or so years.
All of the yachtsmen (though not a complete list) did so much to raise the yacht racing profile of the club during their time with us, so I would like to take the opportunity to record their names (in no particular order) as a tribute to each of them.
Clive Muir (Gunga Din/Duplex/Farrocious)

Gary Dunne (Hot Bubbles/Hot Bubbles 2)

Rob & Peter Leitner (Mazza Mazza/Gotcha/Gotcha Covered)

Lindsay Joice & Ross Edwards (Sundowner/Summerwind)

John Jamieson (Southern Hustler)

John O’Dell (Sailmaker/Sailmaker 2/Grizzly Adams/Roaring XXXX)

Stafford Steer (Krakatoa/Spirit of Cairns)

Steve Smith (Golden Era/Argent en Plastique)

Jim Clark (Waratah/Moving On)

Mike Krivohlavy (Gray Whale)

Stan Elfstrom (Slepjner/Cindalee)

Vic Wilmott (Storm Bill)

Steve Westley (Monique)

Nick Rose & Wayne Brewer (O What a Beautiful J)

Ron Thiele (Chimera)

Lance Gane (Star Ferry)

Ted Manning(Beware of the Dog)

David Kelly (Wilparina)

Norm Barnes (5 foot 7 and a half)

May they Rest In Peace

join us sailing on wednesdays at cyc

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If you would like to try sailing on Trinity Inlet, here’s your chance. Every Wednesday afternoon CYC members who own boats make them available to visitors to experience sailing.

The emphasis is on fun, but the racing is close. You don’t need experience, just a can-do attitude and a willingness to get involved.

The cost is only $25 for the afternoon. Just meet at the CYC Boat shed at the Marlin Marina at 12 noon.

Learn to sail in 2021

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Learn to Crew & Learn to Helm Keelboat courses will recommence March 2021.

Start Crewing courses are running regularly at CYC.

Cairns Yacht Club  are excited to be running these sailing courses under the guidance of Australian Sailing.

You will be instructed by our Australian Sailing qualified Instructors. The courses run over 2 days with 8 hours of instruction each day including in classroom and on board . With your Start Crewing certification you will be able to competently understand your role when crewing on a keelboat, including the basics of sailing, boat handling, safety and sailing theory. Once you have completed Start Crewing you can look at expanding your knowledge and experience by joining existing cruising and racing yachts here in Cairns and by taking further Discover Sailing courses with us.

The next Start Crewing course will be held on a date to be advised. The introductory price for each course is $275. This includes all materials, lessons, insurance, certification.

Please contact the office on 4031 2750 to register your expression of interest.

Tackers Friday Fun Days back after Easter.

Tackers sessions on Fridays 4-6pm are aimed at 6 -13 year olds. Families are welcome to join the fun.

A 10 week term cost is $170, speak to our organisers for more info on these sessions.

Start Sailing 1 & 2 Dinghy course Jan 18-20th. Contact the office for info.

This program will run over 3 days and is designed to teach all the key skills required to sail a small sailing vessel safely.

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